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Kneeling Kachina
Maiden
Katsin'mana is a
Katsina Maiden. They are very pretty, wearing their hairstyle
in butterfly whorls, a traditional hairstyle of an unmarried
maiden. They accompany the Hemis'katsinam, performing the Niman
Ceremony (Home Dance) of July. This ceremony finishes out the
Katsina season, which begins in February. A day after the dance
us held in the plaza, the Katsinam return to their spiritual
homes in San Francisco Peaks.
CARVER: GOSHEYAMA
SECOND MESA
Height: 9" high
PRICE: $689.00
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BADGER KACHINA
THE HOPI HAVE
TWO DISTINCT FORMS OF THE BADGER (HONAN). THIS FORM IS CHARACTERISTIC
OF SECOND MESA AND IS A CHIEF KACHINA WHO APPEARS DURING THE
POWAMU AND PACHAVU CEREMONIES. IT IS A CURING KACHINA.
CARVER:WOODY SEWEMAENEWA
HEIGHT: 11 1/2"
PRICE: $1195.00
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